Bolognese have crimpy, silky like coat. They
have been raised for centuries for no other purpose than strictly
companions for people. Therefore, they are the ultimate companion dog
and are loyal, love your attention, and are abundantly affectionate.
They have very strong attachments to humans and love pleasing you. They
are even tempered, highly intelligent and love to be trained. Their
winsome ways captivate your heart. They instinctively perform what is
called the bolo dance in which they stand upright and dance around,
rolling their paws in the air to greet you. They are calm and friendly
and love you unconditionally. Bolognese are non-shedding,
Hypoallergenic dogs. Bolognese are all white dogs.

ABOUT ITALIAN BOLOGNESE The
Italian Bolognese is also a rare breed of nobility. Their name is taken
from the northern city of Bologna, even though they possibly descended
from the Bichons of Southern Italy. During the Renaissance, these
playful little dogs were exchanged as presents among nobles. They were
popular because of their fluffy, pure white coat, and vivacious, playful
personality. They are very intelligent and quite the charmers. After
receiving two Bolognese as presents, Philipe II, King of Spain from 1556
to 1598, wrote his thanks, saying, “These two little dogs are the most
royal gifts one can make to an emperor.” Bolognese are totally devoted
to the family. They love you and you love them!

The Italian Bolognese: A History
(Summarized from Bolognese by Wolfgang Knorr)

"Three black buttons in the
middle of a cloud of white" is an apt description of the rare and
beautiful Italian Bolognese. These playful, rare breeds have a somewhat
obscure history. They were already known in ancient Egypt and
Phoenicia and were probably brought to Italy by travelers during the
13th century. In the ancient Italian city of Bologna, these small,
white dogs became a favorite of the aristocracy. Traders sometimes
received the equivalent of the dog's weight in gold as payment, so they
were quite valuable. The Bolognese were favorites of well-born Italian
women and became mandatory fashion accessories. They were pampered,
perfumed, and adorned. The Gonzagas, a noble family that ruled parts of
Italy between 1328 and 1708, bred Bolognese in their estates. Cosimo
de Medici (1389-1464), an influential Florentine citizen and an
important patron of the Italian Renaissance, gifted at least eight pups
to various nobles throughout Europe. Many historical personalities were
proud owners of the little Italian Bolognese beauty: Madame Pompadour
(1721-1764), Catherine the Great of Russia (1729-1796), and Maria
Therese, Empress of Austria (1717-1780). Their popularity continued
during the time of Kings Louis XIV and XV, well into the 19th century.
Master artists Gozzoli and Durer immortalized them in paintings.
Ordinary citizens had no chance to own one of these small dogs, so after
the downfall of Europe's aristocracy, the revered dog also fell from
favor. By the end of WWII, they had almost become extinct. The first
modern Bolognese were registered by the kennel of Sna. Maristella Ogno
in the late 1950's.
The first Bolognese dog to arrive in America is credited with Bert
and Dorothy Goodale. They were respected breeders for 45 years at the
time. Dorothy became very intrigued by the fact that the Bolognese was
the only variety of the Bichon breeds that had not been imported to the
United States. After contacting three European breeders and with much
coaxing, it still took two more years to convince them to part with some
of their stock. She was finally able to import the first Bolognese
into the U.S. in 1986. With less than a thousand Bolognese in the United States
today, Bolognese dogs are still a rare and precious breed, bred for
centuries for only one purpose--to be a devoted, loving companion to
people.